11/18/2012 |
Tejada, Panama bounce Nicaragua from qualifierMets shortstop Ruben Tejada led the offensive attack with three doubles and drove in a pair of runs, as host Panama claimed a 6-2 victory to knock Nicaragua out of the World Baseball Classic qualifier on Saturday.

11/17/2012 |
Pierre headed back to MarlinsAs the Marlins are redirecting and getting younger, the club also is adding a veteran who was a major part of their 2003 World Series championship team. According to multiple sources, Juan Pierre has agreed to a one-year, $1.6 million contract.

11/17/2012 |
Brazil rolls past Colombia to reach qualifier finalBehind a strong start from southpaw Oscar Nakaoshi and some sound situational hitting, Brazil advanced to the final game of the qualifier with a 7-1 win over Colombia on Saturday afternoon at Rod Carew National Stadium.

11/17/2012 |
Major Leaguers get chance to teach, learn in EBLTIn this year's European Big League Tour, Major League players went on an eight-day trek from Rotterdam, Netherlands to London, hosting baseball clinics in the Rotterdam Topsport and London Soccerdome complexes as interested kids got a chance to learn from some of the league's best.

11/17/2012 |
Javelinas take AFL title after denied protestPadres reliever Kevin Quackenbush struck out Jake Marisnick in the bottom of the ninth and the Peoria Javelinas began celebrating their Arizona Fall League championship Saturday. But then they, the Salt River Rafters and the 3,411 fans on hand at Scottsdale Stadium had to wait for official confirmation of the 4-3 victory.

11/17/2012 |
'Under-the-radar' McGuiness named AFL MVPChris McGuiness is the kind of player who prefers to be more of an under-the-radar kind of prospect. He may have blown his cover by winning the Arizona Fall League's Joe Black Most Valuable Player Award this fall.

11/17/2012 |
Kimball named AFL's Stenson Award winnerCole Kimball's perseverance, along with his overall leadership abilities while with the Salt River Rafters, is the reason the Nats relief prospect was named the Arizona Fall League's 2012 Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award winner Saturday.

11/17/2012 |
Castellanos adapting to life in the outfieldTigers prospect Nick Castellanos is the epitome of what scouts term a "projectable" player. He's a good player right now, but he's likely to be a very good player with experience and physical maturity.

11/17/2012 |
Chinese Taipei faces Kiwis for Classic bidWith two mercy-rule wins under their belts, including one against qualifier finale opponent New Zealand, Chinese Taipei is a heavy favorite to earn a spot in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

11/17/2012 |
Kiwis punch ticket to qualifier finaleNew Zealand upended the Philippines, 10-6, on Saturday to advance to Sunday's World Baseball Classic qualifier final in a rematch vs. Chinese Taipei.

11/16/2012 |
Renteria helps Colombia rout NicaraguaEdgar Renteria helped Colombia to an 8-1 win over Nicaragua in a World Baseball Classic qualifier matchup on Friday night in the 16-year Major League veteran's first game for his native country.

11/16/2012 |
Trout is Negro Leagues Legacy Awards' AL MVPMike Trout settled for runner-up when the BBWAA announced its choice for American League MVP, but the Angels' rookie sensation received the Junior Circuit's top honor when the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum announced its annual Legacy Awards on Friday.

11/16/2012 |
Major League brass share insight at sports panelsMets general manager Sandy Alderson and D-backs president Derrick Hall were among speakers representing Major League Baseball leadership at the seventh annual Ivy Sports Symposium on Friday at Columbia University.

11/16/2012 |
Wood among four Minor League signingsThe Royals have signed four players, all with varying degrees of Major League experience, to Minor League contracts -- infielder Brandon Wood and pitchers Brian Sanches, Anthony Ortega and Atahualpa Severino.

11/16/2012 |
Stanton solely focused on 'winning philosophy'Giancarlo Stanton shared his thoughts with Peter Gammons on the Marlins' trade the other night, expressing his frustration at being unable to actively pursue a "winning philosophy."

11/16/2012 |
Blue Jays deal prospects, but system still stockedAfter dealing a series of top prospects this week, the Blue Jays' Minor League system is still flush with talent. General manager Alex Anthopoulos managed to pull the trigger on the massive trade without having to part with his best young players.

11/16/2012 |
Phillies have Upton as top offseason targetThe Phillies think B.J. Upton could fill two sizable voids on their 2013 roster. First, he can play center field. Second, he is a right-handed bat with power. That combination has him unquestionably as their top offseason target.

11/16/2012 |
Berkman wants to play in '13, but no offers yetLance Berkman said Friday he plans to be in a baseball uniform next season, but in what role remains to be seen. The Astros have expressed an interest in bringing back Berkman to be their designated hitter next year.

11/16/2012 |
Salt River, Peoria set to clash for AFL championshipThis might be an easygoing league, but in the one-game, winter-takes-all format of the finale, the desire to be crowned champion will be clearly evident, as the Salt River Rafters take on the Peoria Javelinas for the Arizona Fall League title on Saturday.